"Like everyone I have been appalled at the recent attacks in Westminster, Manchester and London Bridge and my deepest sympathies are with the victims, their loved ones and all those affected," he said.

He said: "We are here to show solidarity and unity - we are one and we will be united, we will tackle it and face it together.

"I express my deepest prayers to the victims, their families and loved ones because they lost their lives in these terrible attacks in Manchester and London.

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The Imam added: "It was important for us to show solidarity and peace with people of other faiths, and none.

"These terrorists' aim is to cause division and hatred, we must not allow them to succeed."

Echoing the message from Surrey Muslim Association that "there is no religious justification in the taking of innocent lives", Mr Munro added: "Those who perpetrate these evil acts do not represent the true Muslim communities in Britain."

Moving on to his crime plan, he said: "Tackling the threat of terrorism is one of the key priorities in my Police and Crime Plan and security measures in Surrey are under constant review to reflect the level of threat we are facing.

VIPs before a prayer vigil at the Shah Jahan Mosque, arranged by the Surrey Muslim Association for those affected by the London Bridge terrorist attack (Image: Steve Porter)

"There are well rehearsed plans in place to deal with potential incidents but of course we can never be complacent.

"All communities must work together to root out radicalisation and defeat terrorism and extremism in all its forms.